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2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

2025: 13 Least Explored Places In India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Does Arvind Swamy look like MGR? VOTE!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

The makers of the film Thalaivi introduced one of its stellar characters, Tamil Nadu's former chief minister MGR, on his 103rd birth anniversary on January 17.

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Tirupati temple 'purified' amid animal fat in laddu row

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

As the controversy continues to reverberate nationwide, various quarters are demanding steps to safeguard the sanctity of Hindu temples and their 'prasadam'.

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Can Preamble of Constitution be amended by keeping date of adoption? asks SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta posed the question to former Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy and lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain, who sought deletion of the words "Socialist" and "Secular" from the Preamble of the Constitution.

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

'A Man From Nowhere, A Nobody, Made It'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'I never imagined that a boy from the footpath could receive such a big honour.'

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Sidda's wife Parvathi returns 14 sites to MUDA after ED action

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

In a letter to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority commissioner she said she was allotted the 14 alternative sites in the third and fourth phase of Vijayanagar in Mysuru against the usage of her three acres and 16 Guntas of land in Kesare village under Kasaba Hobli in Mysuru.

SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble

SC rejects plea to remove 'Socialist', 'Secular' from Preamble

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The Supreme Court of India has dismissed petitions challenging the 1976 amendment to the Constitution that added the terms "socialist", "secular", and "integrity" to the Preamble. The court ruled that the inclusion of these terms, made through amendments, is valid and does not affect the original adoption of the Constitution in 1949.

Lokayukta police book Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Lokayukta police book Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah in MUDA case

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Congress president M Mallikarjun Kharge, meanwhile, came to Siddaramaiah's defence, stating that the party is standing with him and will support him.

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Kriti Celebrates Her First Karva Chauth

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Film folk celebrated Karva Chauth on Sunday with beautiful pictures and messages.

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

'Why he wasn't released, and why he had to die in custody?'

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Oppn condemns Stan Swamy's arrest, asks people to break silence

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'If we accept this, then in a few years we will not see a democratic India that we know'

TTD confirms animal fat in laddus, Jagan breaks silence

TTD confirms animal fat in laddus, Jagan breaks silence

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Tirupati Laddu row intensified on Friday with the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), which is managing the super-rich temple, backing Chief Minister N Chandra Babu Naidu's claim that the famous 'prasadam' had animal fat and Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party president Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy dubbing the accusations as 'atrocious'.

Bahraich violence: Internet back, police warn against rumours

Bahraich violence: Internet back, police warn against rumours

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

The violence broke out at Maharajganj under Mahsi tehsil on Sunday over the alleged playing of loud music outside a place of worship during a Durga Puja immersion procession, in which Ram Gopal Mishra (22) died of gunshot injuries.

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence

How Nibe Is Helping Boost India's Defence

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'If you take any ministry of defence project, Nibe is up there, getting orders.'

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Dia Wants To Hijack!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Farah's fangirl moment with... Sonam celebrates Vayu's 2nd birthday... Sidharth turns chef...

2024's 10 Best Web Series

2024's 10 Best Web Series

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The year was rich in content as far as Web series were concerned.

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Grab A Thrill Pill On OTT This Week

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Troubled twins, dangerous cults, portent dreams, telepathic kids, World War III, yakuza clans... Sukanya Verma lists the many options on OTT this week.

Doctor's rape: Kolkata police SIT probes ex-principal's finances

Doctor's rape: Kolkata police SIT probes ex-principal's finances

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Kolkata Police on Tuesday began an investigation against RG Kar Medical College and Hospital's former principal Sandip Ghosh for his alleged involvement in 'financial irregularities' in the state-run health facility, a senior officer said.

Elgar case: Stan Swamy files plea seeking straw, sipper in jail

Elgar case: Stan Swamy files plea seeking straw, sipper in jail

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

The special court judge D E Kothalikar has asked the national probe agency to file its reply on the matter on November 26.

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

'Hindus go back': Another BAPS temple vandalised in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

This was the second incident of desecration at a BAPS temple in less than a month in the US amidst the growing trend of temple vandalism as part of a systematic hate crime against the Hindu community in the country.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Yogi govt renames 8 railway stations in Lucknow

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said.

228 kg gold for Kedarnath missing, says seer; show proof, says temple

228 kg gold for Kedarnath missing, says seer; show proof, says temple

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee on Wednesday dismissed Jyotirmath Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand's allegations that 228 kg gold bought for lining the Kedarnath temple's internal walls is missing, and asked him to approach authorities if he had any evidence.

Jayalalithaa sues Subramanian Swamy

Jayalalithaa sues Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Monday filed a defamation case against Bharatiya Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy in a Chennai court over his remarks claiming that the boats of Indian fishermen apprehended by Sri Lanka belong to Sasikala, a close aide of the AIADMK chief.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

Ahead of LS poll results, Modi to meditate at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Ahead of LS poll results, Modi to meditate at Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Rediff.com28 May 2024

The prime minister had gone on a similar meditation exercise in a Kedarnath cave after the 2019 poll campaign.

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Archery World Cup: India women's team storm into final

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The Indian trio of Jyothi Surekha Vennam, Parneet Kaur and Aditi Swami ousted World No. 4 USA 233-229 in the semi-final.

Don't want to be 'another Stan Swamy': Sachin Waze to get treatment

Don't want to be 'another Stan Swamy': Sachin Waze to get treatment

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The cost of such treatment is to be borne by Waze and his family, the court said.

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

'Om Shanti Shanti': Hindu priest opens DNC Day 3

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A priest at the Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, Bhatt hails from Bengaluru. He is a Madhwa priest trained in Rig Veda and Tantrasaara (Maadhva) Agama, under his guru, Pejavar Swamiji of Udupi Ashta Matha.

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

'She Was Surely Among The Toppers'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

'Though a foreigner on campus, she carried herself with confidence.'

Archery World Cup: India compound teams qualify as top seeds

Archery World Cup: India compound teams qualify as top seeds

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

The India men's team topped with 2125 points, ahead of Italy (2121) and France (2118).

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Dulhans?

Quiz: Do You Know Bollywood's Dulhans?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

How Will History Remember Chandrachud?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

He could have blazed a trail that few Indian judges had. It was a missed opportunity of a lifetime, notes Ramesh Menon.

Swami and friends

Swami and friends

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Will the Dwarka Shankaracharya play the Congress game in Varanasi?

Oh, Kolkata!

Oh, Kolkata!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

5 Must Do Things in Kolkata.

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Paralympics Day 2: Golden girl Avani leads India's medal rush

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

How India's athletes fared at the Paris Paralympic Games on Friday.

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Nobody has authenticated Swamy's documents: Kurien

Rediff.com9 May 2016

"Nobody else has authenticated it (Swamy's documents), neither the chairman, nor me," Kurien said, adding that the responsibility of the documents rested with the person authenticating them.

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Swamy backtracks, claims bloodshed means chaos

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

In another somersault, the BJP MP claims Arun Jaitley looks smart in a suit.

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Bhima Koregaon: NIA charges Stan Swamy, 7 others with waging war

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

On January 1 in 2018, violence erupted at an event to mark 100 years of the Bhima-Koregaon battle, leaving one dead and several injured, including 10 policemen.

What's Laxman Praying For?

What's Laxman Praying For?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

'Had a beautiful Darshan at Sri Varahalakshmi Narasimha Swamy Vari Devasthanam and Shri Sathyanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam in Vizag.'